# Nightmare-Combating Adventure Games 'Figment: Creed Valley' is a Puzzle-Filled Dream World By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creed-valley References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1085220/Figment_Creed_Valley/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViuRtu84vWU) In 2021, Danish video game developer Bedtime Digital Games will release 'Figment: Creed Valley,' a unique [action-adventure game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raiders-of-blackveil) that takes place within the human mind. The game follows up the original 'Figment,' which similarly features a pair of heroic characters named Dusty and Piper. In the Creed Valley sequel, players will have to navigate the whimsical world, [solving puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healing-puzzle) and overcoming a series of challenges that will lead them through an exploration of "The Mind’s two fundamental states: Open-minded and Closed-minded." Players will be able to switch between the two states throughout the game, and will have to adapt to the changing environment that each one brings as they work to combat the nightmares that are quickly spreading. Image Credit: Bedtime Digital Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adventure Games Within the Mind:** Creating innovative games that explore mental states and dream worlds could present new opportunities in the gaming industry. - **Interactive Puzzles as Part of Storytelling:** Integrating puzzles and challenges as an integral part of game storytelling creates opportunities for unique gaming experiences. - **Switching Between States of Mind to Complete Tasks:** Developing games that require players to adapt to changing mental states can offer new challenges and engagement opportunities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** Integrating more complex and imaginative storylines that utilize mental states and dream worlds in games may attract more players and increase engagement. - **Education:** Using tech-enabled puzzles and games that explore mental states and dream worlds can create effective learning opportunities for psychology and neuroscience students. - **Mental Health:** Developing mentally stimulating games that aid in treating anxiety and nightmares through Mental Health advocacy programs may create new opportunities for engagement and disruption in the mental health industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Action-Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game.md) - [Atmospheric Horror Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss.md) - [Cozy Self-Exploration Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betwixt.md) - [Castle-Guarding Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-guardsman.md) - [Artistic Sidescroller RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teslagrad-2.md) - [Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-interactive.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Intricately Designed Lush Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunitsugami-path-of-the-goddess-1.md) - [Horror Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scope-creep.md)